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Mitigating Cyber Threats on Business Jets

Access points into an aircraft Wi-Fi is rapidly increasing

Falcon passengers using tech — In an era where hackers have access to sophisticated tools, cybersecurity for business aircraft is becoming increasingly critical. © Dassault

By Dale Smith • Contributor - Business Aviation

May 1, 2026

When was the last time you opened your email and didn’t see it loaded with spam? Or go a day without receiving a text asking you to confirm an account number or payment method? Like practically anyone with a smart device, you probably can’t remember. And it’s no surprise that phishing schemes have become part of our everyday lives.

And while not long ago, your aircraft’s cabin Wi-Fi was believed to be a safe refuge from cyber-threats—with firewalls protecting against the flow of phishing attempts through junk email—it isn’t anymore, if it was at all. Anywhere your personal connectivity device goes, phishing is sure to follow—and along with it, the threat of having your personal and business data stolen and possibly used against you.

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